Which best describes Confucian philosophy in regards to attaining social harmony?

superiors treat inferiors nice, inferiors respect superiors

By far, the most common external cause of collapse in ancient empires such as Rome was the

Invasion of Huns from central Asia

The Chavin Civilization ruled in the Andes from 900 to 300 BCE, is unique because

They developed in mountains, rather than in a river valley

The Roman Empire, Han China, Gupta india differed from civilizations before 600 BCE because

they had more contact with nomads

Buddhism and Christianity faced resistance in strictly patriarchal societies because of

Their emphasis on spiritual equality

A significant challenge in creating strong empires in ancient India was the subcontinent’s

political fragmentation based on different kinship groups

The Roman Empire contrasts with most other ancient civilizations in its

dependence on slaves for many types of economic activities

While India's caste system made a rigid social hierarchy it also promoted a cohesive culture by

creating common religious belief for diverse groups

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the role of Shi Huangdi?

He was one of the most popular leaders in Chinese history.

The Roman Empire and Han China were similar in that both had

huge landholding with long borders to defend

As a result of the Persian Wars between 490 BCE and 479 BCE, the Greeks

Unified as an empire around the Delian League

The "Golden Age" of ancient civilizations can best be described as

A time of scientific and artistic innovation and prosperity

Which statement refers the best to Alexander the Great?

He governed conquests with native residents to help rule.

Which describes the impact of the Han Dynasty's use of Confucian-based civil service exams?

highly trained officials in govt, promote respect in China

A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on western civilization was that

Greek sculpture, Roman building are copied in Western Europe

Which best describes a reason for the development of the Greek polis rather than an empire?

geography of the Greek islands isolated societies in valleys

Which of the following is the best description of the practice of shifting cultivation?

trees are burned to plant but some were left to protect soil

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1
Politics in the Roman Republic were strongly shaped by
patron-client relations
the opinions of the emperor
religious principles
democratic principles
2
Which best describes Confucian philosophy in regards to attaining social harmony?
when both spouses share family leadership equally
when aristocracy cultivates etiquette and grace.
when rulers have divine power they can rule as they want
superiors treat inferiors nice, inferiors respect superiors
3
By far, the most common external cause of collapse in ancient empires such as Rome was the
Invasion of Huns from central Asia
Change in climate
Absorption into new empires
Spread of plague
4
The Chavin Civilization ruled in the Andes from 900 to 300 BCE, is unique because
They developed in mountains, rather than in a river valley
It developed a monotheistic religion
lack of beasts of burden limited growth into complex civiliz
It disappeared without any explanation
5
The Roman Empire, Han China, Gupta india differed from civilizations before 600 BCE because
they had more contact with nomads
they had authoritarian governments
they had writing systems
they had access to trade with the Americas
6
Buddhism and Christianity faced resistance in strictly patriarchal societies because of
belief that women were vital to society through as mothers
Their insistence on allowing women to become cloistered nuns
Their use of women in prominent religious roles
Their emphasis on spiritual equality
7
A significant challenge in creating strong empires in ancient India was the subcontinent’s
lack of navigable waterways
political fragmentation based on different kinship groups
lack of strong religious traditions
long-lasting ties to Persia
8
A major difference between the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism is
belief in nirvana
belief in karma
belief in castes.
the cycle of rebirth
9
This map shows
The Han Empire system of roads
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Indian Ocean Trading System
The Silk Road
10
The Roman Empire contrasts with most other ancient civilizations in its
degree of social inequality
dependence on slaves for many types of economic activities
problems with defending its borders from nomadic invasions
emphasis on the role of the gods in shaping human affairs
11
Which of the following had the highest social status in Han China?
priests
skilled artisans
scholar-gentry
merchants
12
While India's caste system made a rigid social hierarchy it also promoted a cohesive culture by
creating common religious belief for diverse groups
The increase of missionary presence
increase in peaceful relations between diverse groups
The slow disappearance of other religions, such as Hinduism
13
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the role of Shi Huangdi?
He was one of the most popular leaders in Chinese history.
the first fortifications of the Great Wall were built.
Laws and currencies standardized to across regional states.
Insisted that 1 version of Chinese script be used in empire.
14
Which of the following pairs of ancient civilizations put the most emphasis on secularism?
Greece and Gupta India
Persia and Rome
Greece and Han China
Maurya India and Rome
15
The Roman Empire and Han China were similar in that both had
weak central control over the diverse people they ruled
harmonious relations between peasants and landowners
huge landholding with long borders to defend
large numbers of slaves to build roads and public buildings
16
This map shows events that created the phenomenon known as
independent invention
systems failure
the Hellenistic synthesis
the 3rd century crisis
17
As a result of the Persian Wars between 490 BCE and 479 BCE, the Greeks
Fell to internal warfare between various city-states
Absorbed significant elements of Persian culture
Unified as an empire around the Delian League
Decided to reorganize governments in the city-states
18
The "Golden Age" of ancient civilizations can best be described as
An age of expansion and economic success
A time of equality among the civilization's peoples
An era of peaceful rule
A time of scientific and artistic innovation and prosperity
19
Which statement refers the best to Alexander the Great?
He was amazed by the riches and goods he found in China.
He forced conquered peoples to worship Greek gods
His empire slowly disintegrated in last years of his life.
He governed conquests with native residents to help rule.
20
Which describes the impact of the Han Dynasty's use of Confucian-based civil service exams?
Only wealthy take the exams, govt of privileged officials
Teachers got wealth and status preparing students for exams
The government became much more centralized and efficient
highly trained officials in govt, promote respect in China
21
A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on western civilization was that
Greeks,Romans achieved classless society adopted in W Europe
Greece and Rome established empires lasted longer.
Greek sculpture, Roman building are copied in Western Europe
Greek and Latin are still spoken in western universities
22
Which of the following civilizations was politically organized into city-states?
Han China
Persia
Rome
Greece
23
Which best describes a reason for the development of the Greek polis rather than an empire?
geography of the Greek islands isolated societies in valleys
The cultural differences between individual city-states
constant warfare between city-states, prevented cooperation
The continuing incursion of foreign rule
24
Which of the following is the best description of the practice of shifting cultivation?
Seeds were planted with hoes and digging sticks.
Domesticated animals were herded regularly to new pastures.
Crops are tended in one place to produce food and fiber.
trees are burned to plant but some were left to protect soil

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